SQUIDS FROM SPACE

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SQUIDS FROM SPACE is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with warfare, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Fun Bits and was released on June 16, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Squids from Space," defend your town from an alien invasion of squids! Utilize strategy and puzzle-solving as you command your team of heroes, each with unique abilities. With charming visuals and challenging levels, this turn-based game offers a fresh take on the tower defense genre.

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Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features engaging and chaotic gameplay, allowing players to enjoy a fun mix of strategy and action as they control either humans or squids.
The graphics are bright and charming, contributing to the overall whimsical atmosphere of the game, which is reminiscent of classic sci-fi themes.
The developers are responsive and actively engage with the community, showing a commitment to improving the game and adding new content.

The game suffers from a lack of player population, making it difficult to find matches with real players, often resulting in gameplay against bots.
There are complaints about the game's balance, with some players feeling that one team (the squids) is overpowered compared to the other (the humans).
As an early access title, the game currently lacks sufficient content, including maps and customization options, which may leave players wanting more.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its engaging and fun mechanics, featuring a simple yet competitive humans vs. aliens format in a top-down perspective. Players appreciate the distinct styles of the two factions, the fluidity of the mechanics, and the potential for intense matches, despite some noting a lack of content due to its early access status. Overall, it is described as a delightful and worthwhile experience, especially for fans of casual PvP games.
- “Just bought the game on the winter sale for 49 cents and after playing 1 round decided to buy 11 more copies... graphically, musically, and mechanically it's a wonderful joyride of wacky fun... it is a must-have for anyone that enjoys wacky PvP games... well worth the money even at their whopping $2.99 full price tag.”
- “The gameplay is very solid and fluid, while clearly it's meant to just have casual fun, it can get pretty intense and competitive.”
- “The human and squid teams are distinct and have their own gameplay styles.”
- “The gameplay is very solid and fluid; while it's meant to just have casual fun, it can get pretty intense and competitive.”
- “From the upgrade system to the gunfight mechanics, to the differences between the two factions, the gameplay lacks depth.”
- “I personally am not a huge fan of them, but the gameplay in Squids is more fast-paced than a typical MOBA, which to me makes it more fun.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise for their quality and performance, with many users highlighting the impressive visuals, cute retro art style, and engaging animations. The inclusion of destructible environments and interactive elements adds to the overall enjoyment, making it a standout feature in this fun and whimsical multiplayer experience. Overall, players find the graphics to be a significant asset, enhancing the game's appeal even in its beta stage.
- “Literally the best game for the price, the game is still in beta and there are no glitches, and the graphics are insanely good.”
- “Graphically, the game looks great and runs very well.”
- “The game is really fun and has awesome graphics, especially the game effects.”
- “Graphics are decent; there's even destructible areas and fun interactive items like fire extinguishers, moon buggies, and mechs. Weapons are balanced quite well.”
- “Really well-tuned multiplayer game with a cute retro art style.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for its fun and engaging elements, with players enjoying the comedic aspects of character customizations and absurd gameplay scenarios, such as battling squids and humans. While the game may not be played for extended periods, it offers plenty of laughs and entertaining moments, especially when played with friends. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to its charm and addictive nature.
- “Squids from space takes a simple game of capture the flag and turns it into clutch demolishing humans with a mech and laughing maniacally while driving a jeep over pesky squids.”
- “It's just a lot of shooting and laughing with friends!”
- “Humorous and strangely addictive.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a backdrop for its online PvP gameplay, which features factions like human military and space squids in various mission types. While players find the quirky backstory intriguing and express a desire for a more developed narrative, the current focus remains on gameplay rather than storytelling. Overall, the potential for a richer storyline could enhance the experience further.
- “Capture the flag style games don't typically keep my attention for long periods of time, but SFS is a super neat game with a quirky backstory that I can't wait to learn more about.”
- “The developers said that they have talked about possibly developing a backstory storyline, and I think that'd make this game that much better.”
- “It's fun for a storyless online PvP game, so I'll recommend.”
- “The developers said that they have talked about possibly developing a backstory storyline, and I think that would make this game that much better.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and fitting sci-fi "B" movie vibe, enhancing the overall experience alongside impressive sound effects and animations. Players appreciate the developers' ongoing communication and frequent updates, which contribute to the game's lively atmosphere, especially during holiday events. Overall, the soundtrack adds to the whimsical and fun nature of the gameplay, making it a standout feature.
- “The music is good, the developers are constantly communicating with their following, and the holiday events are darling.”
- “Graphically, musically, and mechanically it's a wonderful joyride of wacky fun... it is a must-have for anyone that enjoys wacky PvP games.”
- “Great artwork/animations, sound effects, and music combined with a sci-fi 'B' movie feel and humor.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the overall music quality is underwhelming and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack feels disconnected from the game's atmosphere, failing to immerse players in the experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game is stable for a beta release, with no major glitches and impressive graphics. However, some players acknowledge the presence of bugs, which is expected from a smaller development team.
- “Literally the best game for the price. The game is still in beta, and there are no glitches, and the graphics are insanely good.”
- “The game is buggy; however, I expected it from a small company, so if you're buying this game, expect bugs!”
- “The stability issues are frustrating and really detract from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that made it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while the game runs smoothly, users feel that optimization requires further improvement, particularly in performance and tutorial aspects.
- “The game runs smoothly.”
- “Still needs work (performance and tutorial mainly), but the game is lovely.”
- “Still needs work (performance and tutorial mainly) but the game is lovely.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a source of great simple and wholesome fun, evoking positive emotions and a sense of joy.